Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
New Mexico State University, NM

Median rent

Median rent in Mesquite

$1,270/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mesquite is $1,270 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mesquite

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mesquite rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Mexico State University, NM

Average rent prices in Mesquite have increased by 19% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in New Mexico State University, NM

Rent prices in Mesquite vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mesquite is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Mesquite run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$816

-

9%

1 bedroom

$900

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,712

-

9%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

88%

Studio

Average rent

$816

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

88%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Mexico State University, NM, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in New Mexico State University, NM

pla-1270 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

pla-1270

1270 Plain St, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
wyo-1600 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

wyo-1600

1600 Wyoming Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
LCO Branson 905 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

LCO Branson 905

905 Branson Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Bex 2145 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8

Very good

Bex 2145

2145 Bex St, Las Cruces, NM 88005

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for New Mexico State University, NM

Quick answers to common questions about the Mesquite rental market.

How much is rent in Mesquite?

The average rent in Mesquite is $1,270 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mesquite?

Average rent prices in Mesquite have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Mesquite rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mesquite is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mesquite?

To comfortably afford rent in Mesquite, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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